Early Career Trial Attorney - Richmond, VA (Remote)

Overview

This Early Career Trial Attorney role focuses on insurance defense, supporting both insured parties and business clients through litigation and dispute resolution. Responsibilities include managing bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, participating in arbitrations, mediations, and occasional trials, and providing ongoing legal counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict, including:
  • Initial case assessment
  • Discovery
  • Depositions
  • Motion practice
  • Pre-trial negotiations
  • Courtroom advocacy
  • Post-trial motions to support favorable outcomes
• Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for cases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents; prepare summaries and reports.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Interview clients and witnesses; draft summaries of statements and maintain communication records.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings to observe and assist as needed; may represent the company or clients in routine matters.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and assist in updating the legal team on potential impacts to ongoing cases.
• Participate in training sessions and mentorship programs to develop legal skills and gain exposure to more complex legal work.
• Provide legal opinions to claims clients.
• Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and prepare summary documents.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
• Successful completion of courses focused on legal research, writing, and analysis, demonstrating the ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft clear, well-structured legal documents.
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to organize case files, manage legal documents, and understand the discovery process.
• Skilled in communicating with clients, preparing summaries, and maintaining records of interactions.
• Knowledge of legal ethics and standards of professional conduct.
• Familiarity with fundamental negotiation techniques and strategies for client interactions and settlement discussions.
• Proficiency with computers, including:
  • Microsoft Office
  • LexisNexis
  • TeamConnect
  • Internet research tools
  • Other legal case management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $70,100.00 - $121,475.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Background investigation required for candidates offered this position.

Location

• Not specified.

Work From Home Requirements (if eligible)

• Must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating.
• Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.
• A dedicated technology setup is provided (laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse).
• Employees eligible to work from home receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

Visa / Work Authorization

• Generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

Additional Notice (Fair Chance Ordinances)

• For jobs in San Francisco, information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance applies.
• For jobs in Los Angeles, information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance applies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

• The employer’s policy prohibits discrimination and applies to hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.